Back to the Grind 32202

223 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Back to the Grind 32202's record stops at Sep 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 18 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 18 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23, mgr paid when I was here but when I got details a few times it didn't show up, explained to him to check later on it **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs for muffins on shelf above milk, upright cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Red line broken, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**

05-05-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On coffee, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above straws, front counter, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes on shelf above spoon, front counter, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets while preparing drinks and smoothies **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making smoothies and drinks

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of food in bin on floor, front counter **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Hole on ceiling by triple sink area

36-24-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one, **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by front counter

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder at front counter, mgr labeled it **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doesn't close shut

32-04-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training for employee hired over 60 days. Employee took course online but unable to find documentation during inspection. Employee provided proof toward end of inspection. Employee food handler Training by Chez Pierre **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

53B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic gallon of water stored on floor on front line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at hand wash sink

29-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with multiple non plain ring on finger

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Clean utensils stored in cup of sanitizer water on front line. Employee discarded sanitizer water **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in basement area with soiled gasket

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Back to the Grind 32202 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Back to the Grind 32202 on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Back to the Grind 32202?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Back to the Grind 32202.

How does Back to the Grind 32202 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Back to the Grind 32202 most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Back to the Grind 32202's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Back to the Grind 32202 have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Back to the Grind 32202 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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